Latest articles by Mark Spoonauer
3 big reasons I'd buy iPhone 18 Pro Max over iPhone 18 Pro this year
The iPhone 18 Pro Max could have a few major advantages over the iPhone 18 Pro, including a variable aperture camera, longer zoom and a much bigger battery.
iPhone Ultra trade-offs: The biggest things you’re not getting versus iPhone 18 Pro
The iPhone Ultra should be in high demand, but Apple's first foldable iPhone is tipped to require some major trade-offs to give you such a big screen in a compact design.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: 7 biggest upgrades Apple is planning next month
From a new variable aperture camera to the new A20 Pro chip, these are the biggest rumored changes for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
I’ve been living with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 for 3 weeks — and I was wrong
The wide Fold is the one I’d buy with my own money and those “dealbreakers” are not dealbreakers at all
iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold? Sudden questions emerge over foldable iPhone
What's in a name? Will Apple's first foldable phone be called the iPhone Fold or the iPhone Ultra? Rumors point to both as possibilities.
After 10 years of Pixels, why is Google still making phones?
With the Google Pixel 11 launch imminent, I asked three analysts why Google is still making phones.
I tried the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and it's more 'Ultra' than Samsung's foldable (for $200 less)
Not yet ratedThe Pixel 11 Pro Fold isn’t as thin or light as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, but based on my hands-on impressions it has brighter displays, better durability and smarter AI features for $200 less.
iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro pre-order date just tipped — here's when you can get yours
A new report from Blooomberg's Mark Gurman says the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra pre-order date will likely be September 12.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: The best foldable for most people
Editor's ChoiceI tested the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and really like the compact and wide design, eye-popping Flex Titanium display and smart AI features. But the lack of telephoto zoom is a bummer.
I tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra for 2 weeks — here’s the one I’d buy
I compared the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side in terms of design, durability, features and performance to help you pick the right flagship for you.
I tested the Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Fold 8 Ultra to see if the lack of a telephoto zoom is a dealbreaker
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's dedicated telephoto lens is one reason you'd pick it up over Galaxy the Z Fold 8, so I put their camera capabilities to the test.
iPhone Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 8 — here's 3 big ways Apple could win
The iPhone Ultra could surpass the Galaxy Z Fold 8 when it launches this fall, and it has more to do with software than hardware.
‘We don’t want to overwhelm the consumer with AI’: why Samsung is taking a different approach with Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is less in your face with AI features. I spoke with Samsung executive vice president Jay Kim about why it’s taking a subtler approach with AI this time around.
I took the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Fold 7 outside — and the difference is so drastic people think I faked the results
The Galaxy Z Fold 8's main display isn't just brighter to make outdoor viewing a breeze, but there's significantly less glare too.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 interview: Samsung on silicon carbon batteries, the (possible) S Pen return and the iPhone Ultra threat
Samsung’s Jay Kim is 'very confident'
No, the Fold 8 doesn't have an S Pen — but Samsung is ‘exploring’ its return for future Folds
Samsung executive vice president HS Moon told reporters that the company is open to bringing the S Pen back for the Galaxy Z Fold series.
I just went hands-on with the new Samsung smart glasses — here’s why I’d pick them over Meta
‘At Samsung, privacy is not afterthought’
Exclusive: Inside Google’s plan to win over your face with AI glasses — and avoid Meta's privacy missteps
The inside scoop on the designs, privacy backlash and how Google will fight Meta and Apple
I just saw the future of phones inside Samsung Display with 2 jaw-dropping ‘slidable’ concepts
Samsung Display let journalists inside its South Korea headquarters for the first time to preview new concept devices, including two slidable form factors and a new ‘zero-bezel’ panel.
I've seen the Galaxy Z Fold 8's 'Flex Titanium' display — here's how Samsung nearly erased the crease
Samsung has revealed Flex Titanium technology for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, and it enables a crease-free look while making the device thinner and stronger.
I didn't think I needed a $499 pool robot, but the Beatbot iSkim proved me wrong
The Beatbot iSkim is a bit pricey, but this robot pool skimmer cleans well, is easy to use and uses solar power so you never need to charge it.
iPhone 18 Pro launch date just tipped in new Gurman report — and we have a fresh look at the design
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are tipped to launch Sept. 8 at the Apple event. Here's what to expect.
I saw the new Siri AI in action at WWDC — and those 'Siri is stupid' jokes could soon be obsolete
I got a first look at Siri powered by Apple Intelligence at WWDC. It can finally understand personal context, but the demos show it's still a work in progress.
